Creative Strings at Ashokan
Austin Scelzo hosts a weekend of jamming and instruction on harmony, improvisation, composition, arranging and multi-genre playing. Great for performers, hobbyists, and classroom / private teachers to expand their offerings to their students. A major focus of the weekend will be helping classically oriented players get "off-the-page" and develop confidence outside of their comfort zone.
Instruction will be on bowed string instruments (Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass) but all instruments are welcome.
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Feb 23-25, 2024
The Ashokan Center
Olivebridge, NY
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-Develop your ability to improvise with freedom and joy!-Work on Ear Training, Applied music theory
-Start practicing Creatively!
-Learn to play chords on your instrument (Accompany your friends or students)
-Jam across genres... Fiddle styles, funk, bluegrass, jazz, blues...
-Improve your Groove
-Learn how to play in a band
-Learn to write/arrange your own music
-Develop an understanding of harmony on your instrument
-Visit the famous Ashokan Center
-And Much More!
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I'll be assisted by the amazing Karl Henry and Sammy Wetstein
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Sign Up:
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​Tuition:
$195
Price includes all classes and jams, lodging and meals not included. Click Here for Lodging and meals
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Schedule:
Friday:
6:00 Dinner
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7:30 Welcome Gathering, jam, and Creative Practice Tools
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Saturday:
8:30-9:30 Breakfast
10:00 am -6 PM Classes
-Creative Practice Tools
-Arranging
-Groove Practice
-Harmony, chords, and ear training
7:30 PM Open Mic
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Sunday:
8:30-9:30 Breakfast
10-4PM Classes
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